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Forum: North West Region 08-13-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 20,402
Posted By binto100
Yup I saw both you guys; I was in the 40th. ...

Yup I saw both you guys; I was in the 40th. Thanks for the honk. My car really needs a wash job which I'm going to do tonight or this weekend.

My wife thinks washing a car by hand is an...
Forum: North West Region 06-08-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 54,484
Posted By binto100
Do they provide helmets and suits? What are the...

Do they provide helmets and suits? What are the speed and hp of the karts and can you setup your own tire temps? I'm Just a bit curious; I've never run that track b/f though I have kart raced.
Forum: North West Region 06-08-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By binto100
Local paint shop recommendation

I had my Z accent painted under the lower facia and rear bumper by a company called West Coast Collision Center in Mountlake Terrace (Jeff Stoneman, owner). They did a satisfactory job but I did a...
Forum: North West Region 06-08-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 20,402
Posted By binto100
I'm going to guess that was me. :driving: I...

I'm going to guess that was me. :driving:

I must admit I am liking my Z more and more (not that I didn't like it from the very beginning); the engine seems to be loosening up very nicely (1,700...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-02-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By binto100
Revised car jack system

I wish I hadn't spent so much time fretting about and building my own jack stands when the solution was available all the time, I just didn't know where to look. :eek:
...
Forum: North West Region 05-28-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 54,484
Posted By binto100
We weren't allowed to pass that I can recall. ...

We weren't allowed to pass that I can recall. Your best bet is to call Proformance and go over the program because you definitely do not want to be out your comfort zone or be around those that may...
Forum: North West Region 05-28-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 54,484
Posted By binto100
I have a pretty flexible schedule myself. Do you...

I have a pretty flexible schedule myself. Do you guys tend to get up and go or is it more of a social event?
Forum: North West Region 05-28-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 54,484
Posted By binto100
A few years ago my wife and I did a one day stint...

A few years ago my wife and I did a one day stint with Proformance Racing (it was all Mini Coopers, my wifes car). It was fun, very educational, and well run. It would be much more interesting in...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-27-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 27,952
Posted By binto100
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. I...

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss.

I always have believed in "Middle Eastern" justice. Steal another man's belongings? Lose a finger. Steal twice? Lose another finger. Eventually...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-26-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,233
Posted By binto100
370 oil pressure and AEM gauge

I'm going to put oil pressure and water temp gauges in the center dash cubbyhole. I've looked at a few gauges (there are so many available) and am leaning towards the AEM analog gauges; they seem...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-26-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 21,201
Posted By binto100
:iagree: Totally. I've never had better brakes....

:iagree: Totally. I've never had better brakes. In for a penny in for a pound.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-24-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,088
Posted By binto100
Oil pressure sensor install

It took a week + but I finally finished the Stillen CBE, G3 intake, 19 row oil cooler and power steering cooler install and then did a 400 mile shake down cruise yesterday to get the break-in period...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-21-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,593
Posted By binto100
Systems to reset after battery disconnect

I've had my battery disconnected that last week doing mods and hope to have everything wrapped up tomorrow afternoon.

I think the following have to be reset?

Steering wheel lock
Auto windows...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-21-2010, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,491
Posted By binto100
Torque spec for Stillen CBE system bolts/nuts

I removed the stock cbe and have the Stillen CBE loosely in place ready to be tightened.

Stillen's instructions do not include torque numbers and I've never done this type of installation so I'm...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-20-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,966
Posted By binto100
I have the materials sitting in my garage and...

I have the materials sitting in my garage and sound deadening is the next project on my list; out comes the interior. I have fairly severe tinnitus (old rock and roll drummer) and don't want to make...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-19-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,519
Posted By binto100
That is a good question though I'm not sure the...

That is a good question though I'm not sure the result would have been any different since the force was directly vertical. They did this test for free and I know I can't get another off the cuff.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-19-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,519
Posted By binto100
The Saga of Big Red; the little jack stand that could!

The following documentation is about a much maligned aluminum jack stand structure known as Big Red ("BR"). I am not debating whether BR has acceptable properties for its intended purpose such as...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-18-2010, 12:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,665
Posted By binto100
The car is rock solid in side to side movement...

The car is rock solid in side to side movement (or any movement for that matter, they don't budge) but it was solid on the Torin's too. I actually bought a pair of those Sears stands last Friday...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-17-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,665
Posted By binto100
Okay fellows out of sheer curiosity I contacted a...

Okay fellows out of sheer curiosity I contacted a materials testing lab that used to be in the office next door to us and asked them what they would charge to load test to failure one of the Big Red...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-16-2010, 01:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,665
Posted By binto100
Please re-comment on my jackstand setup

I decided to revisit my jack stand thinking based on the unanimous feedback I received regarding the Big Red aluminum jacks I bought because they were pretty. The more I thought about them the more...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-14-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,331
Posted By binto100
What is the torque spec on exhaust hardware?

What is the torque spec on exhaust hardware?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-14-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,331
Posted By binto100
Okay okay okay I get the point; I am convinced it...

Okay okay okay I get the point; I am convinced it would be a bad idea to get under the car with those stands.

Grrrrrr they weren't cheap but at 54yo it's definitely not the first time I've...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-13-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,331
Posted By binto100
Please comment on my jackstand setup

I put the Z on jack stands tonight as per these pics and it seems rock solid; it doesn't waggle or budge at all when I push on it. I'd appreciate any comments about flaws or dangers I'm overlooking...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-13-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,551
Posted By binto100
Correctly using jack stands

Hi all.

I know its been written about but I would appreciate the correct procedure to put the Z on jack stands using a standard floor jack and these jack stands I just took delivery of:

Torin...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-12-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,401
Posted By binto100
Thanks for all the feedback, at least I know I'm...

Thanks for all the feedback, at least I know I'm no losing my mind.

Bruce
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